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desirudin

desirudin (REVASC) is a thrombin inhibitor.

EMA: withdrawn Blood and blood forming organs (B01) B01AE01
Patents linked 2
Pipeline programs 1
News articles 0
Drug details — desirudin
Class
Blood and blood forming organs (B01)
Route
Patents
2
Programs
1
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Quick answer

desirudin (REVASC) is a thrombin inhibitor.

Key facts

INN desirudin
Brand REVASC
Mechanism Thrombin inhibitor
Target Prothrombin
Therapeutic class Blood and blood forming organs (B01)
ATC code B01AE01

Mechanism of action

Thrombin inhibitor

Primary target: Prothrombin

Approval history

Authority Status Date
EMA withdrawn

Pipeline programs

  1. EnEPC-CLI-01 Phase 2 · Biogen · Peripherial arterial disease (PAD) & Chronic-Limb Threatenin

Related & competitor drugs

  1. apixaban Blood and blood forming organs (B01)
  2. argatroban Thrombin inhibitor
  3. berotralstat Blood and blood forming organs (B06)
  4. bivalirudin Blood and blood forming organs (B01)
  5. c1 inhibitor (human) Blood and blood forming organs (B06)
  6. clopidogrel Blood and blood forming organs (B01)

Related patents

  1. US 6372723

    Compositions and methods for preventing restenosis following revascularization procedures

    Expires Mon Apr 11 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    expired
  2. US 6339072

    Compositions and methods for preventing restenosis following revascularization procedures

    Expires Mon Jan 10 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time)

    expired

Frequently asked questions

What is desirudin?

desirudin (REVASC) is a thrombin inhibitor.

What is the brand name for desirudin?

REVASC is a marketed brand name for desirudin. Check FDA Drugs@FDA for the current US label holder and prescribing information.